HeavenlyGirl101

I wake up crying after anaesthesia too. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

Great attitude! Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

I thought that this was more like a bodily lift than a tummy tuck. This is major major surgery. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

@@sweetcat325 I found it. My phone app makes everything difficult. Sent request. ???? Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

@@sweetcat325 I can't find it. Will have to look on my laptop tomorrow. Might be because I'm looking on phone. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

@BarryW A 3rd of the people regain? Where did you read that? Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

Do you still have to take a separate calcium citrate? Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

I'm planning on having surgery on a Friday and working that next Wednesday. I really don't have a choice. I'm not telling anyone i'm having surgery either. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

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Sorry no one is commenting on your questions. I chose a dr. In Mexico after careful consideration of his credentials. I am going to Tijuana. Maybe you should look into the hospital too. Or where in Mexico. I'm not an expert by any means because I haven't gone yet. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

I have a BED too. Surgery is scheduled for 8/5 Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

How are you doing now? Hope you are doing well. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

Wow...i'm really not happy you're going. You are very encouraging to me. I appreciate your incite and intend to listen. I'm totally going to follow the rules. Its the people who have been here the longest that I even give ear too. I'm sorry you are leaving. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

For me, exercise is more about being healthy, feeling good, and keeping my metabolism revved than anything. Plus, I enjoy it. I was very immobile pre-op. I got an exercise peddler and worked my way up to peddling it with my hands for an hour a day. Post-op, I walked some until I was cleared to get in the pool. I have been doing most of my exercise in the pool ever since: Water aerobics, lap swimming, water weights/calisthenics, etc. It helps to find something you enjoy doing. That's a great idea. Didn't realize you can do all of that in the water. Thank you for posting/responding. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

Ok. I'm having my surgery on 8/5 and I haven't really worked out much at all. Did everyone start exercising right after surgery? Wondering if people still lost without the exercise. I think once I am recovered from surgery I will try walking. Any suggestions? Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

My husband was the same way. He was very hateful and fat shaming. I'm separated now. Had to completely cut him off. I get my surgery on 8/5 and I believe that he would still have abused me with or without the weight. Someone like that is sick and really hates themselves. I'm sorry. Prayers to you. Oh and btw mine claimed to be a Christian too. Christian means Christ-like. Hmmmmm. Not so much. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

I'm 8/5 and feel very nervous and scared. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

So funny...I too am having dreams about surgery. I had one last night that I was in a lot of pain and I had big holes in my stomach. I woke up and was sleeping on my stomach (which usually causes me pain anyway.) Good to meet you too. My surgery date is 8/5. Nervous isn't the word for what I'm going through. Major anxiety is close.

Wondering why no one is saying anything about their experience getting a doctor after having WLS in Mexico. I am looking for a doctor to help me after I have my surgery in Mexico and I'm having a hard time. I'm in Gainesville, FL. For those of you who were able to find one, what questions did you ask? Did you tell them about having the surgery in Mexico? What kind of care do I need ex. blood tests ect. Please help!!

Thank you so much for responding. I was really getting worried about the fact that I couldn't get a response from anyone. I'm going to Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana Mexico. Thanks again!

What kind of post-op care are you getting?

Me too! My surgery is the 5th in Tijuana. Flying from Florida by myself. Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

Did you need a lot of post op care? I haven't lined up any doctors to see me after I get my surgery in Mexico 8/5. Any suggestions? Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

Everyone's experience is unique. I had anticipated being in significant pain immediately following the VSG and for a few weeks afterwards, and was surprised that it was relatively minor. I started my period during the surgery, and it was like the cramps were amplified tenfold that first day. The staff was excellent and gave me ample pain medications that dulled the discomfort. I'd also brought a heating pad with me, and it helped. I was up and walking relatively quickly, and was even told I needed to slow my pace. After being released from the hospital I felt well enough to go shopping. I had the surgery in Tijuana due to insurance not being willing to cover any of the expenses (my BMI was under 35), and live in Los Angeles a couple of hours away. We went sightseeing in San Diego and shopped at an outlet mall on the way back. The first couple of weeks I was more tired than normal, but I had very little pain. I did have some stomach issues at the one month mark when I slowly began eating solid foods again. I had to revert to liquids for a while. I did worry about dehydration. My doctor actually told me to have Gatorade since it had calories I needed and my stomach tolerated it well. It's not something to have as part of your everyday consumption, but while sick it helped me. I do think it's helpful to equip yourself with the knowledge that it is normal to have regrets post surgery I watched many YouTube videos by people who had the VSG and their experiences, read a book about the "sleeved life", and read through this forum and others. Repeatedly people said they had "buyer's remorse" in their first month. Over time as they healed and adapted the regrets faded and they were grateful for their decision. I've actually never had any regrets about having the VSG, but I think knowing that if I did I could persevere through them helped me. How did you find a doctor to see you if you had your surgery in Mexico? I'm going to be doing the surgery in Mexico on 8/5 and I still don't have a doctor to see in Florida when I get back. I'm getting scared Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App

You can't change it and these feelings WILL go away if you consider what may happen if you work your WLS. I have a stricture, I was nauseated for the first few weeks. I was dehydrated for a long time. I was stuck on purees for 6 weeks and couldn't eat "real food" until my 3.5 month mark. I slimed and foamed for my first year and I still vomit at almost three years out if I eat rice, potatoes or Pasta, or one bite too many. Feeling full is miserable and my meals are teeny. This sounds horrible Sent from my Nexus 6 using the BariatricPal App